School: St John of God Convent, Rathdowney (roll number 16203)
- Location:
- Rathdowney, Co. Laois
- Teacher: The Sisters
Archival Reference
The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0828, Page 170
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Marshmallows, when boiled, are strained and mixed with lard a cure is produced from those and is excellent for sprains and swellings. An excellent remedy for coughs, colds, bronchitis and asthma, ulcers and sores.
Proshick grows among corn. It spreads rapidly through the corn field and is very injurious to the corn. Before the farmer cuts the corn he has to take all the [blank] out.
Snakeroot used in feverish conditions. It is said that a small animal called the mongoose can kill a snake. On one occasion, however, the little animal got bitten. With natural instinct it ran to a plant and curled itself round it. It was cured and a clever man pulled it, now called snake root and its healing properties were made known.
Spunk is a weed which grows on grassy fertile land. It is shaped somewhat like a cabbage leaf and is very harmful when eaten by cows or sheep. There is also some juice got from the Spunk weed which is very good for a swollen ankle.(continues on next page)
